Most of us will have sat down in front of the television to enjoy an entertaining film with our children, but how many of us have experienced the wonderful world of theatre with our family. Polka Theatre in Wimbledon provides the opportunity to share with your child a magical and stimulating treat without the worries that can be associated with taking a small child to the theatre. Everything at Polka is designed to welcome your whole family. From the enchanting foyer with it’s lovely café, where you can enjoy a tasty family lunch, the colourful play area, right the way through to the stimulating family discussion on the journey home that is sure to follow your visit. Polka Theatre is dedicated to entertaining children and ensuring that each experience of live theatre is magical and relevant.
This winter sees two exciting productions which would be beneficial for any child to experience, not to mention great fun for the whole family.

The Ugly Duckling   (18 Oct - 18 Feb)

A production for the younger members of the family aged 3-5. (There is a special version adapted for toddlers aged 1-2 years which you can request.)

 “Out tumbles the biggest, strangest duckling you’ve ever seen. Honk! Hiss! Argh! Follow the ugly duckling through all the sights and sounds of the duckyard, as he waddles, swims and flaps his way into the big, wide world. Lost and lonely, will he ever find where he belongs?

This brand new adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s classic tale is by the director and designer of Goldilocks and the Three Bears and the composer of Skitterbang Island. The Ugly Duckling promises to be a playful and tender production, brought to life with delightful music, movement and puppetry”